American Express

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Functional Description

The Operational Risk Management (ORM) organization within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for conducting independent oversight and testing to assess operational risk across all business units, functions, processes and geographies at American Express.

The VP – Operational Risk Management will be part of the GRC organization. The incumbent will help support risk analytics and build and lead a world class team of analytical professionals to support and analyze financial and regulatory reporting risk to AXP. The team will assist in independent testing of different reporting processes in creation of regulatory and financial reports.

The incumbent will lead a team of risk professionals and will be responsible for helping operationalize an independent risk management framework to provide oversight on important regulatory reporting processes. Team will be responsible to create an oversight framework to independently validate accuracy and consistency, improving overall reporting processes inclusive of intake, analysis, and review of financial and regulatory reporting interpretative items. The role will include providing effective challenge to US regulatory reporting teams who are responsible for managing and delivering key financial and regulatory reporting filings for American Express.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create, support, and manage the execution of the second line oversight framework for effective challenge to front line processes and activities in accordance with the applicable risk management policies, consistent with enterprise risk and operational risk program procedures.
• Lead a team of risk managers and perform independent testing activities to validate the accuracy, interpretation and documentation of reporting instructions to ensure reporting requirements are met and appropriate data elements are captured and adhered to.
• Perform specialized risk reviews and ongoing monitoring activities on important financial reports and regulatory reports required by FRB and OCC, including FR Y-9C, Call Report (FFIEC 031), FR2052a, and FR Y-14 etc.
• Support the creation of an ongoing monitoring program including Risk Appetite metrics for the key reporting processes in AXP and other Key Risk Indicators; Track and monitor risk metrics to provide regular updates to senior management, risk committees and the Board.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and senior leaders in reporting units; Ensure regulatory compliance and manage regulatory relationship and exams for safety & soundness related applicable regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive leadership experience in risk management or a similar role;
• Post Graduate degree, CPA/Chartered Accountant, or similar qualification, with an in-depth knowledge of U.S. Regulatory and US GAAP requirements is must
• Prior experience in assisting with preparation of Regulatory Reports required by FRB and OCC, including FR Y-9C, Call Report (FFIEC 031), FR2052a, and FR Y-14 would be strongly preferred.
• Proven people leadership experience and ability to attract, engage, and retain high caliber global talent.
• Prior Regulatory/Federal Reserve/SEC/External Reporting and banking/financial services experience strongly preferred. Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to apply both quantitative methods and business skills to create insights and drive results.
• Ability to translate complex and disparate information to develop a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion for colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
• Ability to lead across a matrix organization engaging with business partners, functional owners, capabilities, controllership teams and external vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with ability to communicate complex concepts in simple terms.
• Rigorous and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization collaboration across teams/geographies.
• Proactive in identifying issues, delivering and escalating key findings, and advising on recommended solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $260,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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